Another UFO done and dusted!

"Sew its Finished" is one way that I am getting through the UFO's that have been languishing for years.  I have set myself the challenge to finish off at least 12 projects in 2012.  That is a complete UFO for every month this year.

January - Snowman Swag
February - Origami Hexagon Table Topper

Thought I would also share this little suprise my hubby brought in from the garden this morning.  Mr Romantic found this lone bloom on the rose bush and couldn't resist bringing it in for me to enjoy.

Till next time,
xoxo

     

Oops, I did it again

I have gone and done it again.  Reading through the latest addition of Homespun the other night (which is gorgeous bty) and came across a BOM that I just couldn't resist.  No, no, no (the voices in my head are yelling at me)......I already have more than enough BOM's to keep me busy, but oh I do like it. So after two days of:  yes - no, yes - no, I bit the bullet and put my order in. Can't wait for it to start arriving.

Do you like it?

Bunny Hill Designs - Merry Merry Snowmen (through The Stitching Post)

 Also, I found this link through a facebook connection and I was wondering if anyone else has heard of  Quiltivate or even used it?

Lots of sewing to be done this weekend and the weather is just perfect for it....rain, rain and more rain!

Happy Weekend!

Lets call it even

I thought the projects where getting the better of me but it only took a little while to get even.  Some stitching on the bears faces and, after searching high and low for the same fabric that the other bear's noses were done in, noses added and then some nose shine.....Finally, I have a finish:

Ok, gotta go and work on "My Garden".
Till next time,

more than I can chew

Thats right I am admitting that I bit off more than I can chew.  Last week I set myself a challenge to complete  a number of WIP's thinking....No problems. Easy Peasy. Piece of Cake....You get the picture!


A week later and I still have a fair bit to do so I will be continuing with my quest over this week as well.

If you saw my post last night you will know that I completed the stitching on Block 1 of the Edwardian House and I also did extensive sewing on my TeddlyWinks Tea Party (Just have to finish off the faces) but My Garden and the binding on Tea or Coffee didn't get a look in.  Oh well.... there is always this week.

Outcome: Projects 2 - Cath (almost) 2

Till we meet again!

Ta Da!

The stitching on The Edwardian House - Block 1 is F I N I S H E D! I know it sounds like I am making a really big deal about this achievement but one small step for me is one giant step towards finishing this BOM. I spent 5 hours stitching yesterday which I found surprising because there seemed to be just a couple of lines to stitch.  Very deceiving! I watched 2 episodes of "Six Feet Under" yesterday afternoon and stitched through that and then in the evening after dinner I watched 3 episodes of CSI (1 each of NY, Miami and Las Vegas ones) and didn't put my needle down then either.

Well it seems the projects are going to win as there has not been much sewing done today as I originally had planned.
I have started a healthy eating plan (diet is a dirty word in my house) with Tony-you-must-give-it-a-go-Ferguson and had to pick up some supplies at the chemist and go out and restock the fridge with plenty of fruits and veg and then Miss M called to see if I could pick her up on the other side of town which was, all up, a 1 hour round trip and as I hadn't been to the fruit shop yet, we called in on the way home. Soon I will have to take the dogs for a walk and then prepare some dinner for us all, so will only get a couple of hours sewing in this evening. I think I have "Bones" and "Castle" to entertain me tonight.

Oh, I almost forgot to mention that it is my Mum's birthday today.  I sent a wrapped present home with her to open today and I really hope she likes it! Happy Birthday to my Wonderful, loving Mum!
xoxo

Arggggh!!

I am sorry but I really do need to have a little winge and I wonder if anyone else is having the same issues as I am having.....

Firstly, how frustrating is the new word verification set up.  I have to refresh mine at least twice before I can make out the letters and sometimes they still don't look like the alphabet as I know it and sometimes I still get it wrong and have to try again.

But the worst problem I am having today is actually being able to log onto the blogs that I am following. They are just taking too long to open and keep timing out as if the internet has dropped out but it hasn't because i am able to refresh my facebook page which i always have open and I am still retrieving and sending emails. Then when I do eventually get the blog open and make a comment....there it goes again....timing out before I get to post my comment.

And there have been some wonderful blog updates so far today!


Arggggggh!!!

BOMs Away

At last I have started my Farmyard Frolics BOM.  Spent the morning with Sally, who designed the quilt, and a few other ladies taking part.  I loved this quilt from the minute Sally first showed her completed quilt to us earlier last year and I will be putting it away for my "Little Treasures Chest"...now I just need the "little treasures"!

This is block 1.....Horses or Cows?  That has been the debate for some time but I am happy to leave it up to interpretation.  Anyway block 1 is ready to be stitched.

And here is mother Hen and her Chicks on Block 2.  Because I have already set myself a to do list this week, I will start stitching these next week.  Luckily, I have a month to get them completed.

Got to go thread my needle!

Happy Valentines Day

Hope you all get to experience a little romance in your day!


XOXO

Cath 0 - Projects 4

Monday night and I have not started on my weeks tasks.  Why not? Mmmm.....well lets see.  Worked all day, came home and cooked dinner for hubby and son 2 who was over for a visit and then had to go out to the airport to pick up miss M who had been up in Townsville for a friends 21st. That's why not!!

Exciting day tomorrow.  I am having my new oven and stove fitted.  Hubby is telling everyone he bought them for me for Valentines Day because he so "romantic". LOL

Any how I hope you all have a lovely Valentines Day and get lots of love and romance from your loved ones.

I love this little Valentines Quilt that I found on Craftsy.  Not a freebie unfortunately but if you are still interested click here

XOXO

Things to do

I have finally cleaned up the creation station enough to be able to get in and make a start on my WIPs. I spent the afternoon updating my projects....making sure every task box has a pair of scissors and needle with correct colour thread etc. Tonight I am going to prepare the next step of all my BOMs. So this week I have to:

Finish off the stitching and borders for these two blocks from "MY GARDEN"

Complete stitching on block 1 of "THE EDWARDIAN HOUSE"

Finish stitching the applique of block J of "TEDDLYWINKS TEA PARTY"

 And to finish of the week...sew the binding on my Millamac "Tea or Coffee" quilt

Now surely that is not too much to ask.....is it.  I should be able to achieve this...of course I can!

Watch this space to see how I do!